Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXIII: “Worth Meets a Panther”
by Kirk Munroe
Worth learns about alligators and panthers.
Worth learns about alligators and panthers.
Defarge receives warning of a spy in the neighborhood. John Barsad pays a visit to Defarge's wine shop.
A dog despises the masters coddling treatment.
A complaint by Johnson and his subsequent treatment results in an outbreak of violence throughout the ship.
Anne and Diane Berry become fast friends. Marilla is impressed by Anne's generosity.
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
The Ghost continues hunting seals as the weather and seas grow increasingly rough. Hump's admiration and affection for Maud continues to grow, even as he becomes increasingly aware of Captain Larsen's growing lust towards the young woman.
Mark and Ruth sailed on the Wildfire. The ship catches fire and all must escape on pilot boats. They watch the Wildfire’s destruction. The kids go to New York and see their uncle.
Wendy, Michael, and John are fitted for their trees. Wendy continues to perform her duties diligently, but finds that her memory is starting to fail her. Captain Hook continues to seek revenge.
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
The soldiers capture Has-se for questioning. He and Rene discuss what has happened, what may happen, and what needs to be done.
A week passes without any interaction with Captain Larson, prompting Maud to fear for the captain's health. After a brief, but unpleasant encounter with the captain, Maud and Hump take turns keeping watch.
The new minister and his wife have dinner at the Cuthbert house. A nervous Anne assists in the kitchen.
Mr. Schwalliger helps an old man get back his money after he lost it in a scheme at the racetracks.
Joseph, Rawdon and George receive orders.
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
After receiving a visit from his nephew, Charles Darnay, the Marquis receives a painful message.
Kay's grandmother tells the children about the Snow Queen. Kay's behavior is greatly affected by pieces of the troll-mirror. Kay encounters the Snow Queen.
Will and Carol spend three months travelling through the southwest United States. Arrival in Gopher Prairie once again leaves Carol feeling despondent and alone. Carol, happy to see her son again, withholds her opinions for the sake of her husband.
Dantes visits the Island of Monte Cristo.
Fern Mullins, the new high school teacher, arrives from Minneapolis. Carol and Fern, having much in common, quickly become friends. Carol considers restarting the dramatic club.
After the conclusion of the dinner party, George makes a confession to Myra.
George continues to admire Zenith as he prepares for lunch at the Athletic Club. Reluctantly, George acknowledges his feeling of discontent to Riesling.
Pip encounters an old nemesis at the marsh. Herbert arrives just in time.